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Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,635

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $41,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122020
ModelISISSL
Trim250C350CSL450
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $41,190 $46,640 $91,000
Luxury Package 3,055 3,055  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,015 4,015  
Luxury Package 2,813 2,813  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,380  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,701 3,701  
Options (change) 8,570 8,570 0
Options (change) 7,894 7,894 0
Destination 875 875 995
Total Price $50,635 $56,085 $91,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 250C
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz SL SL450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,140
Model Year201220122020
ModelISISSL
Trim250C350CSL450
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine204hp V6306hp V6362hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 12270, 12600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/35-19
Total Price$50,635$56,085$91,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-5,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,635$55,035$86,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201220122020
ModelISISSL
Trim250C350CSL450
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Wind blocker, power small  $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Second-row low console$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0
Heated washer fluid system  $50
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat  $50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade  $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,665$4,715$9,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-976-58

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20122020
ModelISSL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.5 in101.7 in
Length182.5 in182.3 in
Width70.9 in73.9 in
Height55.7 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom25.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.813.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested175082%
Total Not Requested37518%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested175082%
Total Not Requested37518%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%

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